CGN
Cologne
Germany
6,836 km
4,247 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
6,836 km
4,247 mi / 3,691 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
303°
west northwest

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CGN ORD
Airport Name Cologne Bonn Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code CGN ORD
ICAO Code EDDK KORD
City Cologne Chicago
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Chicago
Elevation 302 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 50.870000, 7.140000 41.980000, -87.910000

Cologne (CGN) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) in Cologne, Germany to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 6,836 kilometers (4,247 miles / 3,691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Germany with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:02 in Cologne, it's 01:02 in Chicago. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Cologne (CGN) follows a heading of 46° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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